Governor Glenn Youngkin criticized President Biden for commuting the sentences of two Virginia men involved in a police officer's murder, stating it contradicts federal prosecutor advice.
Biden announced broad clemency, commuting 2,500 nonviolent drug offense sentences, stating they served disproportionately long sentences based on outdated guidelines, marking a historic decision.
The officer’s family and Virginia law enforcement expressed outrage at the light initial sentences given to Claiborne and Richardson, stemming from their involvement in a police officer's death.
Supporters of criminal justice reform have long advocated for clemency for Richardson and Claiborne, emphasizing their jury acquittal for murder, despite their involvement in the officer's death.
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